Rutherford Hayes actually said...

The elections should be free from all forcible interference, and, as far as practicable, from all apprehensions of such interference.

Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval 'An Act to Prohibit Military Interference at...'

05/11/1879

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It should be conducted on business principles.

In answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 7th instant, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, with...

I transmit herewith, for the consideration of Congress, copies of a report and accompanying papers received from the Secretary of the Interi...

In answer to resolution of the House of Representatives of the 16th instant, requesting the Commissioner of Agriculture to forward to the Ho...